The Errol Flynn Blog

I got a nice email from Steve Hayes today, wishing me a Happy Thanksgiving and bringing me up to date with things in LA. Steve and his sometime English collaborator writer David Whitehead are busy with new books and David updated Steve's website at SteveHayes.org recently. Steve and his lovely wife Robbin were literally headed out the door to spend some time in Palm Springs. Steve is writing westerns and two new mysteries, he says – working out on the treadmill and enjoying life!

When I grow up, I want to be just like Steve Hayes!

— David DeWitt

Is there a possibility that anybody of our members could identify these pair of Errol's trousers? Western Costume Co. Hollywood does not provide a service of identification, which is a great pity, but I thought I'll give it a try with all of you – maybe somebody has a good idea? Thank you in advance for your help!

— Tina

Hi Everyone!

I was MIA and I really missed you all and the Blog!  I wonder if I ever catch up with all the news
as it has been a long time.  

In a nutshell since August things went from bad to worse!  First I had eye surgery, which should have
been simple, but you guessed it – it was not!  After that and thinking all is well again my
daughter became ill, then to top the “Bill of Fair” my husband got very sick
and had to have bypass surgery and that was an ordeal as it was associated with
complications twice.  We nearly lost him,
but thanks to the Lord he pulled through! 

Now that the worsted is over and the family finally breathes
again I thought it is time to get back on the Blog, although maybe just
part-time but nevertheless one has to be grateful for small mercies.

With my return to action I thought I give you a giggle!

Errol on a Barrel! 

These are hilarious pictures of our Hero in a Western Sombrero sitting on a barrel our good old Errol!  

What was Warner Brothers thinking to make pictures like that?  I can understand for their internal special
effects photography – but to publish them?

What are your thoughts about it?  No doubt they are funny!

— Tina

Jack Marino sent us this very sad news…

I just want you all to know about the sad news I got from John Gloske yesterday.  Paul Picerni passed away on wed night.

Errol Flynn Turns One Hundred Robin Chapman News – Guest Post by Steve Latshaw

— David DeWitt

Tonight at 8pm tune into Jack Marino's LA Talk Radio Show to listen to our own Tom McNulty interviewed about Errol Flynn and writing and publishing westerns, at which Tom is particularly good!

Jack adds this information on 1-08-11:

Hi Gang,

Here is the link for iTunes:
 http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/jack-marino-warrior-filmmaker/id392892568   Under my pic you have to click on VIEW IN iTUNES and then sign in when iTunes opens up.

Enjoy the show with TOM McNulty!

— David DeWitt

As promised, here's the link for Kehr on EF's westerns. 

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/26/movies/homevideo/26dvds.html.  Great photo of Alexis, EF and the fine Warner character player John Litel. 

Strange that Warner Home Video still hasn't released Silver River to the domestic market.  I picked up my copy…in France! It's well worth seeing.  EF and Sheridan play off each other well, and the film has a great score by Max Steiner.   

Best, Sean 

— SeanW

Greetings, fellow Flynnians!  What a privilege to be a part of David's great site.  For my maiden post, I'm attaching Dave Kehr's recent review of the Errol Flynn Adventures boxed set in the New York Times.  In my opinion, Kehr is one of the best writers on classic film today, and this review more than supports my point.  As long as I have been watching Our Man Flynn, I had never considered Raoul Walsh's role in bending the heroic Flynn persona, making it more quietly human and believable during the war, especially after the rape acquittal. 

Kehr also wrote an excellent review of the Errol Flynn western set that came out a couple of years back.  I'll try and find that link for posting. 

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/movies/homevideo/08kehr.html?_r=1&ref=dave_kehr

Best to all, Sean. 

— SeanW

The brand new current issue of “Films Of The Golden Age” has a long article on the making of Errol Flynn's western “Rocky Mountain” (1950).   It contains many photographs taken on the set of the film and an extensive interview with actor Dick Jones who played the baby-faced Confederate soldier with the cute dog.

I found it to be fascinating and Dick Jones who also made “Virginia City” (1940) with Errol Flynn offers some rare insights on the star.

Best Wishes

Ralph Schiller

— Ralph Schiller